★ A very rare assarion of Julia Domna from Asine ★

MESSENIA. Asine. Julia Domna , Augusta, 193-217. Assarion (Bronze, 21 mm, 4.90 g, 3 h). IOYΛ ΔOMNA CB Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. ACINAIΩN Draped female figure standing facing on base. BCD Peloponnesos 770 ( same obverse die ). NCP p. 51. Very rare. An attractive example with beautiful earthen highlights. Very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.